George Smith Patton Jr. (11 November 1885 – 21 December 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, then the …

Nov 7, 2025 · George Patton, U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. His strict discipline, …

Reviewers say 'Patton' is acclaimed for George C. Scott's compelling performance as General George S. Patton, highlighting his complexity. The film is lauded for its epic scope, Franklin J. Schaffner's …

General George S. Patton, Jr., one of America’s greatest battlefield commanders, died on December 21, 1945 in an Army hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.

Apr 3, 2014 · General George Patton led the Third Army in a very successful sweep across France during World War II in 1944. He was skilled at tank warfare.

Nov 9, 2009 · In early 1945, Patton led his army across the Rhine River and into Germany, capturing 10,000 miles of territory and helping to liberate the country from Nazi rule.

Known as one of the most successful and unconventional leaders in American history, Patton’s influence spanned two world wars, from commanding the 1st Provisional Tank Brigade in World War I to …

A chronology of key events in the life and career of General George S. Patton (1885-1945), army officer and author.

Patton represented the United States at the Stockholm Olympics at the first Modern Pentathlon in 1912, doing well overall and especially well in the shooting event. Following the Olympics, Patton took …

Nov 26, 2025 · After issuing their rootsy collaborative AVTT / PTTN album earlier in the month, Mike Patton and Americana outfit the Avett Brothers gave their new project it’s live debut last night …